Got info from tripadvisor. Interior is bare but clean. Loved the location though. W/in walking distance to major attractions, Plaka area, & metro/subway.

Tavernas and shopping are right around the corner. While my room was kinda small, the staff was extremely helpful. Continental bfast was more than adequate. I'd definitely return. Had safe in room; some hotels in Crete didn't. Cab from airport was Euros27.

This hotel is on a small street right outside the Plaka. It is a bit difficult to find, but a great location once you are there. The staff is very helpful. The included breakfast buffet has something for everyone. The rooms a small, but clean. If you are planning to take any tours, the company represented at the hotel is excellent, and I would recommend booking your tours through them. There is free internet in the lobby.

It's long, but a helpfull review......I don't want to repeat other reviews, however I do want to comment other reviews. I don't understand people who underate it. It is the Parthenon Hotel, not the hotel that starts with a "B" or a five star hotel. However, I must say that for the money and location, this hotel was great. If you are looking for great location, friendly staff, a decent room and a breakfast that gets you going, I recommend it. To get to this hotel the cheapest way is by Metro. To get there, take Blue line at the airport , get off at "Syndagma" station, transfer to Red line, direction to "Aghios Dimitrios" and get off just after one stop at "Acropolis" station. The Parthenon hotel is on Makrigianni Street (first parallel road), apprx 2 - 3 blocks from the station. Total travel, about 45 minutes, but cheaper than taxi.

Here are some pointers:

The cheapest way around is by Metro. However, we walked and The Parthenon made this possible, because most sites are near it. If you choose not to stay here, I do recomend the area. I think that the best way to get to know Athens is by staying in or near the Plaka area and/or near the Akropolis.

Other hotels I saw in the area (from the outside) that looked decent, were: Byron Hotel and Herodoin Hotel.

MUST DO FIRST:

See The Akropolis first (12 Euros), even if you get to Athens in the afternoon (you have the evening to rest), your ticket will allow you to see other sites for the next few days.

RESTAURANTS WE TRIED:

Plaka Taberna, Athens - good food, fast and friendly service. Had two beers, bread, pepper puree, meatballs, pork specialty meal (cooked, not grilled), musaka. Total 40 Euros, with tip, for 2 people

Strofi Tavern on rovertou galli street, Athens: Definitely the best view of the Akropolis by night. There are a lot of restaurants that offer views, however, some are of the back, the side, but this one had just on the money view of the entire Parthenon and its surrounding. The food: beer, glass of house red wine, bread, Tarama (sp) and Tzatziki, cooked Lamb with potatoes (delicious), grilled lamb with rice and fries (ok, not great, but not bad), chocolate walmut cake and cappuccino. About 50 Euros, with tip, for 2 people. (people next to our table were also giving saying their food was good).

Thanassis Taberna, Monastiraki area, on 69 Mitropoleos Street: had their famous souvlaki Thanassis Special (comes with pita bread), fries and sprite. About 13 Euros, to share for 2 people.

Byzantino Taverna, Plaka Square, Athens: Lamb with lemon sauce (yummy), garlic puree, fish roe puree, bread, spinach pie (delicious) and sprite (no dessert). About 35 Euros, for 2 poeple.

O Brettos (Bar), 41 Kydathineon Street, Plaka, Athens: had two drinks and one shot (Akropolis and Athens by Night, can't remember shot name, but was good). Cool place to have a drink. The bartender was not very friendly (he was concentrated on a particular girl, but who cares, I was there for the drink experience). If you like Ouzo, apparently they specialize in it. I don't like any kind of Ouzo, so I did not have any. About 20 Euros.

TIP:

you dont nee to book a day trip to the Olympic Stadium, you can do it yourselt. Take the Green line (Kifissia direction) get off at the IRINI station, about 40 minutes from from Monostiraki Station.